Blood pressure elevated

I called l&d and asked already, but does this not seem concerning? My blood pressure has been up all day. 132/93, 131/91, 129/95, 127/94. The nurse told me those numbers were perfect because they are under 140. They arent "high" but they are much higher than my normal and this is exactly how pre e developed during my last pregnancy. My bp slowly crept up and then it skyrocketed. I have an appt tomorrow, but again with a fill in dr who doesnt know me and will probably blow me off. I guess I'll keep an eye on it at home and go in when it gets past 140 but this is frustrating because I know where its headed. **edited to add that the 132/93 reading was the most recent, so its been increasing as the day goes on.***

Your top numbers aren’t very concerning especially being so far along in pregnancy, but that bottom number I think they would want to address. That bottom number getting close to three digits is concerning I would think... I would call my OB first thing in the am.

I understand your concern.. yes your systolic isn't considered high, but the diastolic is consistently over 90 which IS considered high.. I would call and get a second opinion. In the meantime try try try to relax... are you having any other symptoms? Swelling, headache, blurry vision?

I understand your concern.. yes your systolic isn't considered high, but the diastolic is consistently over 90 which IS considered high.. I would call and get a second opinion. In the meantime try try try to relax... are you having any other symptoms? Swelling, headache, blurry vision?

Yes. Its why Ive been watching it. I have had a few high readings over the last couple of weeks, but after resting it always went back down. My last appt was last monday and it was perfect. 112/78. Hopefully in the morning it'll be back to normal before my appt. Maybe I just need to sleep it off and relax.

Yes. Its why Ive been watching it. I have had a few high readings over the la...

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10/01/2018

Yes. Its why Ive been watching it. I have had a few high readings over the last couple of weeks, but after resting it always went back down. My last appt was last monday and it was perfect. 112/78. Hopefully in the morning it'll be back to normal before my appt. Maybe I just need to sleep it off and relax.

I've been on modified bed rest for 2 weeks because of elevated BP and +1 protein in the urine. Right now my diagnosis is gestational hypertension but it so quickly can become pre eclampsia. My doctor has said a top number over 150 or a bottom number over 90 is concerning, at times Mone has jumped to 185/100. Anytime that happens for me, I am instructed to go to L&D for monitoring. Usually, after laying for an hour it drops back down which is why they've put me on modified bed rest. I'm so thankful to be having a C-section in 3 days!

I would do what you can to try and relax. If it creeps up to 140/100 or higher I would reassess. I am going for a follow up today after some crazy high BP last week. The lowest numbers I have gotten were 145/95 and the highest I got was 175/110. My midwife is aware and we ran all the appropriate labs, everything came back clear.

My point is your numbers are still in the normal range for at the end of pregnancy. Try to take it easy and relax, fix yourself a treat, and put your feet up-- that is the best thing you can do for now. Hugs mama!

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